Is a stock market crash coming? 1 U.S. stock market indicator nears dot-com bubble peak; foreign media recommend considering taking some profits in these stocks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A U.S. stock market indicator is nearing its dot-com bubble peak, foreign media warn, suggesting a risk of a market crash and recommending that investors take some profits in certain stocks.
Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunges 11.4% for the week! Taiwan index futures tumble 1144 points; expert warns these stocks will take the first hit next Monday
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan stocks’ Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell sharply by 11.4%, while the TSMC index plunged 1144 points. A market expert issued a warning, predicting that these stocks will be the first to face selling pressure next Monday.
Health insurance subsidies for seniors spark controversy; Taiwan People’s Party lists 5 points in response: Lai government spends freely on arms purchases but pleads poverty when it comes to caring for seniors
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to health insurance subsidies for seniors, sparking debate over public finances and intergenerational fairness. The Taiwan People’s Party strongly pushed back, accusing the ruling party of applying a double standard and stressing that the policy would ease the burden on children while accounting for a small share of the budget.
Facts
The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act in its third reading, providing full central government subsidies for health insurance premiums for people aged 65 and over who meet the income requirements.
The Taiwan People’s Party put forward 5 counterarguments to the bill, asking why the Lai government spends freely on arms purchases but pleads poverty when it comes to caring for seniors.
The Taiwan People’s Party estimates the additional budget at about NT$33.9 billion, less than 1% of the central government’s total budget for the next fiscal year.
DPP caucus secretary-general Chuang Jui-hsiung cited the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s estimate during negotiations as NT$38.8 billion, which differs from the Taiwan People’s Party’s estimate.
Health and Welfare Minister Shih Chung-liang is concerned that the move could crowd out other welfare programs, since it would not increase actual National Health Insurance revenue.
Could Taiwan stocks retest the 40,000-point level? Taiwan index futures plunge another 1144 points overnight; analyst warns of “this key level”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan stock index futures fell sharply by 1144 points in overnight trading, fueling market concerns that the index could retest the 40,000-point level and prompting an analyst to warn of a key technical level.
U.S. market fears intensify! VIX briefly tops 22 as big investors pour US$2.8 million into bets on continued volatility
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Fear in the U.S. stock market intensified, with the VIX briefly topping 22. At the same time, a large investor put US$2.8 million into bets that market volatility would persist, reflecting growing uncertainty about the outlook.
We need a “vibrant” city government, not an election “rife with rumors.” They see “Vibrant Hall” and open fire! Online users question whether Hsinchu Mayor Ann Kao misused public property, only for the accusation to backfire
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Threads users questioned whether Hsinchu Mayor Ann Kao’s campaign headquarters at “Vibrant Hall” involved misuse of public property. A fact-check found that the venue was privately owned and rented for a short period, making the accusation a “backfire” due to inadequate fact-checking. The post urged election scrutiny to focus on facts rather than emotions.
Facts
Threads users questioned the appearance of the words “seeking re-election” at Hsinchu Mayor Ann Kao’s “Citizens’ Vibrant Hall,” accusing her of misusing public property.
The venue was in fact a privately owned space rented for a short period by Ann Kao’s campaign team, not a publicly owned city government facility.
The sign outside the venue reads “Hsinchu Is Safe・Vibrant Chill Hall” and displays information about pickleball and family activities.
The name “Vibrant Hall” alone is not enough to determine that the location is city government property or that public property was misused.
The controversy was described as a “backfire” because the poster fired off accusations without first clarifying the nature of the venue.
The post stressed that election scrutiny should be based on fact-checking, not emotionally driven fault-finding.
Taoyuan’s Bakuai Cuo Folk Arts Village celebrates its fourth anniversary, showcasing Minnan culture through performances, creative painting and a local market
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Taoyuan City Government Department of Cultural Affairs will hold the fourth-anniversary celebration of Bakuai Cuo Folk Arts Village on Oct. 17 and 18. The theme, “Eight Fragrances・Rising Together,” reflects the expansion of the complex to eight venues. The event combines traditional Taiwanese ballad singing, lion dances and AI sugar-painting technology, and will also feature a painting competition and a market, with the aim of promoting the transmission of Minnan culture and exchange with younger generations.
Facts
The Taoyuan City Government Department of Cultural Affairs will hold the fourth-anniversary celebration of Bakuai Cuo Folk Arts Village on Oct. 17 and 18.
The anniversary theme is “Eight Fragrances・Rising Together,” symbolizing the growth in the number of venues from four to eight.
The “Making Dreams Come True” event, combining AI technology and traditional sugar painting, will be held on Oct. 17.
Teacher Wu You-ti of the Yilan Taiwan Ballad Singing Hall will lead students in a Taiwanese ballad performance on Oct. 17.
Bakuai Cuo Folk Arts Village is holding its first “Minnan Culture Creative Painting Competition,” which received 68 entries.
The “Minnan First-Birthday Market” and an anniversary stamp-collecting activity will be offered during the celebration, while supplies last.
Chen Ping-hsuan and Lee Wei-ting beat Japanese pair to win Taiwan’s first-ever men’s doubles gold at the World Junior Badminton Championships
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan men’s doubles pair Chen Ping-hsuan and Lee Wei-ting defeated Japan’s Yu Okuma and Masato Yamashiro in straight games in the gold-medal match at the World Junior Badminton Championships in Cairo, Egypt, winning Taiwan’s first-ever men’s doubles gold at the tournament.
Bo-Yen Tseng overjoyed to win Golden Bell award for radio program; worries it will be hard to book Kevin Tsai
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 61st Golden Bell Awards ceremony has concluded. Bo-Yen Tseng won the podcast lifestyle program award, saying he wants to invite Kevin Tsai onto his show but worries that he is busy. He also mentioned Jensen Huang, CEO of 輝達（NVIDIA）.
Pope Leo XIV discharged and returns to the Vatican 4 days after lung cancer surgery
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Pope Leo XIV was discharged and returned to the Vatican 4 days after undergoing surgery for lung adenocarcinoma, after examinations confirmed that he was in good condition.
Facts
Pope Leo XIV, 71
He also underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung on Oct. 13.
松竹 film Samurai Kitchen: the culmination of a project spanning 三 years, with the triumphant return engagement opening!!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Alexandrite Stage’s triumphant return engagement of Samurai Kitchen opens at Sogetsu Hall in Tokyo, with the stage play and musical performed simultaneously.
Calligrapher 小林龍人 has signed an exclusive management contract with トランスワールドジャパン株式会社, effective Oct. 18, 2026, and will fully launch activities including media appearances and overseas expansion.
The epic fantasy romance Yona of the Dawn, which has sold 1500万 copies, will be available in its entirety for free for a limited 48 hours until just before the final volume!! The campaign starts Oct. 18 (Sun.) on 花とゆめ＋
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The epic fantasy Yona of the Dawn, which has sold 1500万 copies, will be available in its entirety for free on 花とゆめ＋ for a limited 48 hours starting Oct. 18, just before the release of its final volume, volume 48. The final volume will be released on Oct. 20, and the grand art exhibition FINAL, marking 草凪みずほ’s 20th anniversary as an artist, is currently being held in Sendai.
Hedge fund manager Thomas Hayes predicts a U.S. bull market led by non-tech stocks. He recommends avoiding AI infrastructure companies that burn through cash and instead focusing on businesses that use AI to improve profit margins, as well as defensive sectors.
Facts
Thomas Hayes, founder of Great Hill Capital, predicts a “monster bull market” in the S&P 500 over the next 6 months.
Hayes said the S&P 500 is supported mainly by a handful of AI-related stocks, while most of its constituents are already in a bear market or near bear-market levels.
Hayes believes the semiconductor and memory industries see a repeat of supply-demand imbalances that pressure prices about every 4 years.
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield has reached 5.30%, making it more attractive than the roughly 5% expected return on stocks.
Hayes is bullish on Alibaba’s investments in Asian AI startups and said Moonshot AI, one of its investments, could go public at a valuation of US$50 billion.
Companies mentioned：Great Hill Capital、標普500指數(S&P 500)、OpenAI、Anthropic、Mistral AI、阿里巴巴(BABA-US)、Meta(META-US)、Comstock Resources(CRK-US)、Crown Castle(CCI-US)、GXO Logistics(GXO-US)、月之暗面(Moonshot AI)
Health Calendar｜Aging gracefully is an art of making peace with yourself - Heho Health
Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康
Marking World Menopause Day, this article explores how to age gracefully. As we grow older, declining NAD+ levels inside cells affect mitochondrial function. Understanding the mechanisms of longevity medicine can help restore energy at the cellular level and teach us to make peace with ourselves with kindness.